City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026Official site

About this meeting

Government Body: City Council
Meeting Type: City Council
Location: Urbandale, IA
Meeting Date: February 17, 2026

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

24 items on the agenda.

OPENING (5:30 P.M.)•Item 1.1

Call to Order and Roll Call

OPENING (5:30 P.M.)•Item 1.2

Pledge of Allegiance

OPENING (5:30 P.M.)•Item 1.3

Character Counts! Statement

APPROVE AGENDA (5:31 P.M.)•Item 2

APPROVE AGENDA (5:31 P.M.)

PRESENTATIONS (5:32 P.M.)•Item 3.1

Gallagher National Benefits and Strategy - Midsize Employer Best in Class Award

PRESENTATIONS (5:32 P.M.)•Item 3.2

Proclamation - Engineering Week, February 22-28, 2026

2026 Engineering Week

CITIZENS' FORUM (5:33 P.M.)•Item 4

CITIZENS' FORUM (5:33 P.M.)

At this time, individuals may address the City Council on matters that are not a part of tonight's regular agenda. There is a five (5) minute time limit. In accordance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law, the City Council cannot take action on any matter brought up at this time. Please make your comments in accordance with the City's Standards of Participation, a copy of which can be obtained from the City Clerk.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES (5:38 P.M.)•Item 5.1

City Council Meeting Minutes - February 3, 2026

City Council - February 3, 2026 - Minutes - Pdf

ADOPTION OF MINUTES (5:38 P.M.)•Item 5.2

City Council Budget Work Session Meeting Minutes - February 7, 2026

City Council Budget Work Session - February 7, 2026 - Minutes - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.1

Approve Bill Lists - February 5, 2026 and February 12, 2026

Bill List 02-05-2026 Bill List 02-12-2026

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.2

Approve Financial Statements - January 2026

Statement Of Cash Position January 2026 Budget by Organization Report January 2026

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.3

Approve Business Licenses

(Council Letter 8464) - Pdf

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.4

Approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-01: Granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and non-exclusive franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Urbandale, Iowa, an electric system and communications facilities and to furnish and sell electric energy to the City and its inhabitants; and authorizing the City to collect franchise fees for a period of 20 years.

Ordinance 2026-01 - Urbandale Electric Franchise

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.5

Approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-02: Granting to MidAmerican Energy Company, its successors and assigns, the right and non-exclusive franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Urbandale, Iowa, a natural gas system and to furnish and sell natural gas to the City and its inhabitants; and authorizing the City to collect franchise fees for a period of 20 years.

Ordinance 2026-02 - Urbandale Gas Franchise

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.6

Approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-03: Amending the Charter of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa.

Ordinance 2026-03 Amending Charter

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.7

Approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-04: Amending the Charter of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa.

Ordinance 2026-04 Amending Title 1 Chapter 10 General Provisions

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.8

Approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-05: Amending the Charter of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa.

Ordinance 2026-05 Amending Title 1 Chapter 11 Municipal Infractions

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.9

Approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-06: Amending the Charter of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa.

Ordinance 2026-06 Amending Title 3 Chapter 30 Operating Procedures

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.10

Approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-07: Amending the Charter of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa.

Ordinance 2026-07 Amending Title 3 Chapter 31 Administration

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.11

Approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-08: Amending the Charter of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa.

Ordinance 2026-08 Amending Title 3 Chapter 32 Boards and Commissions

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.12

Approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-09: Amending the Charter of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa.

Ordinance 2026-09 Amending Title 3 Chapter 33 Police Department

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.13

Approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-10: Amending the Charter of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa.

Ordinance 2026-10 Amending Title 3 Chapter 34 Fire EMS Department

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.14

Approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-11: Amending the Charter of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa.

Ordinance 2026-11 Amending Title 3 Chapter 35 Finances

CONSENT AGENDA (5:39 P.M.)•Item 6.15

Approve the Third and Final Reading of Ordinance 2026-12: Amending the Charter of the Municipal Code of the City of Urbandale, Iowa.

Ordinance 2026-12 Amending Title 3 Chapter 36 Taxation